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January 31st 2008
Published: February 25th 2008
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As most of you will know, we were both re-H-eally looking forward to going to Milford Sound. We were hoping to join the "comparison sound" clan and visit both Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, so that we could become official members of this pose - who, as I seem to understand it discuss their personal views on how each of the sounds compare when they meet fellow members. It's one of those thing... Read Full Entry



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Laura Pearman & Thom Crowder
Twinkletoes n Metal Thom
Twinkletoes n Metal Thom
Witty journal provided by me (Laura), photography provided by travel partner in crime and boyf (Thom). The blog so far contains tales of our first Travelling Adventure together........ Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and then California & New York. More travel stories to come as soon as we source the funds, "come on those lucky Lotto numbers!" ... full info
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Retreating SoundRetreating Sound
Retreating Sound
Milford Sound with its foreshore exposed. Fiordland.
TreesTrees
Trees
Sunset on Milford Sound, Fiordland. South Island.
Wicked campervanWicked campervan
Wicked campervan
I wanted the Deicide one in Australia.
Putting it in Perspective.....Putting it in Perspective.....
Putting it in Perspective.....
...or not!? Laura farmes Mitre Peak. Milford Sound, Fiordland.
Natural WondersNatural Wonders
Natural Wonders
Milford Sound, Fiordland.
Chalking the PeakChalking the Peak
Chalking the Peak
Milford Sound, Fiordland.
A small ripple on Milford SoundA small ripple on Milford Sound
A small ripple on Milford Sound
Created by the stream of cruise boats that swarm Milford Sound. Fiordland.
Mitre PeakMitre Peak
Mitre Peak
My attempt at getting a flat sound fell flat on they face. It wasn't to be, what with all the rain, waves, wind and cruise baots. Damn. Milford Sound, Fiordland.
The ChasmThe Chasm
The Chasm
A very amazing looking river flow through smoothed rocks, creating an almost unrealistic formation. Laura got this picture, but I couldn't get the light right, but amazing to see. Milford Road, Fiordland.
Fern SpreadFern Spread
Fern Spread
Milford Road, Fiordland.
Valley ViewValley View
Valley View
Milford Road, Fiordland.
Sun Beats DownSun Beats Down
Sun Beats Down
Me looking a bit odd by the side of the Milford Road, Fiordland.
These Berries are not for picking?These Berries are not for picking?
These Berries are not for picking?
Well they don't look your average feed. We heard in the previous week that 2 trampers had collapsed after eating berries along track walks! Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Glamour ExplorerGlamour Explorer
Glamour Explorer
Routeburn Track, another amazing Tramping experience. It runs from just west of Queenstown through the Southern Alps, and meets the Milford Road at the Divide. We took a short stroll on it.
Men at Work?Men at Work?
Men at Work?
Looks as though repairs to the dirt track have been put on hold, meanwhile the rain washes away the mud. Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Stretch it outStretch it out
Stretch it out
My problematic calfs giving me more jip. Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Hanging by a TreadHanging by a Tread
Hanging by a Tread
I caught a glimpse of something floating near me, and Laura demonstrates her Magician skills making this 'Thing' hover. It moved like it was on a thread but it wasn't attached to anything! Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Leaf-DripLeaf-Drip
Leaf-Drip
Laura captures this water falling from a fern. Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Routeburn Track, Fiordland.Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Varied FloraVaried Flora
Varied Flora
Routeburn Track, Fiordland.
Pride Men stand firmPride Men stand firm
Pride Men stand firm
Thom, Treestump & Routeburn Track, Fiordland.



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